How to Schedule a Visit at High Desert Detention Center (Online & By Phone)

Two ways to schedule: online through the San Bernardino County Inmate Locator, or by phone. Look up the person in custody - if you see a "click here to schedule a visit with this inmate" link, that's usually the fastest route. No link showing? Call during the hours listed below.

Start by searching for the inmate in the San Bernardino County Inmate Locator. Once you pull up their listing, look for the "click here to schedule a visit with this inmate" link and follow the prompts to book. Having trouble with the locator? Call the Inmate Locator line at (909) 708-8371.

Prefer to schedule by phone? Call (909) 887-0364 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For general facility questions (not visit scheduling), the main number is (760) 530-9300. The facility address is 9438 Commerce Way, Adelanto, CA 92301.

• ✓ Call the day before your planned visit to schedule your appointment.
• ✓ Have the inmate’s identifying details ready (for example, the name you see in the Inmate Locator) so the call goes faster.

The online scheduling link has a specific window: it opens Tuesday at midnight and closes Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Trying to book outside those hours? You'll need to wait for the window to reopen or call instead. Note that online scheduling isn't available for official attorney visits.

Can't get the online link to work, or it's not showing up? Call (909) 887-0364 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

1. Look up the inmate in the Inmate Locator - find the correct listing first; if you need help with the locator, call (909) 708-8371.
2. Check for the visit-scheduling link - if you don’t see “click here to schedule a visit with this inmate,” use the phone option.
3. Call to schedule during staffing hours - contact (909) 887-0364 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and confirm the appointment details before you hang up.

Even if you're planning to call, check the San Bernardino County Inmate Locator first - it helps to have the facility's official listing in front of you. Stuck while searching? Call the Inmate Locator line at (909) 708-8371. Once you find the right listing, you can use the online scheduling link (when available) to book your visit.